‘It does not naturally occur to us that standing still – or in some cases, even going backward – might be the best way to advance.’*

Our talent helps us to rush forward so quickly that our character can struggle to keep pace.

To wait awhile, to even take a step backward to reflect and develop who we are becoming turns into a freeing experience as we journey into an adventure of universal proportions.

“Heroes Wanted for an epic quest to hack the universe.  Starting with Earth. Safe return doubtful.”**

Here is a cause for those who don’t worry about failing or losing or looking foolish.

When I’m not so much concerned with status, title, or position, I’m enabled to get things wrong, ask the stupid questions, and needing the help of others – all of which has an unexpected sense of freedom about it.  I’m reminded of Carol Dweck’s research^ which has shown that people who have a fixed mindset begin to protect their achievements, whilst those who know they can grow more are open to trying and failing and trying again.

We’re invited to ungrasp who we want to appear to be before others to let come an endless adventure.

(*From Ryan Holliday’s The Obstacle is the Way.)
(**From Alex McManus’s Makers of Fire.)
(^Carol Dweck’s Mindset.)